Having been in this world for so long, Li Yue Shu was naturally aware of many matters concerning the Liu family.
Liu Lan Lan was a daughter who had married far away. For the first two years after her marriage, she would return home during festivals and occasionally send things back by proxy.
However, she started returning less and less, stopped sending items, and hadn't returned at all in the last two years.
If not for a letter from Feng family, everyone would have thought she had died elsewhere.
Li Yue Shu had initially thought such a person was simply unfilial. Even though Liu Lan Lan had vehemently claimed to be seeking justice for her parents, Li Yue Shu merely thought she was trying to profit from the situation.
But when Li Yue Shu suggested she stay to accompany her parents, Liu Lan Lan's expression was anything but that of an unfilial daughter.
A sense of confusion arose in Li Yue Shu's heart. However, under such circumstances, she naturally could not inquire further.
Yet, another question lingered in her mind.
After dispersing the curious workers and escorting Liu Lao Han's family away from the pharmaceutical factory, Li Yue Shu finally asked, "Sister Liu Jia, may I ask who told you that I used your land without paying rent and that Auntie Liu managed the affairs without receiving wages?"
Liu Lan Lan was still apologetic about the earlier incident. Upon hearing the question, she did not conceal anything. "It was Brother Shen Jia who found me and told me... I was just too overwhelmed with anger at the time and didn't doubt his words."
Upon hearing this, Liu Lao Han suddenly remembered something. "I was wondering why I hadn't seen Shen Jia's eldest son around lately. So he went to find you!"
Auntie Liu also expressed her anger, "Even after everything, Shen Jia's eldest son is still causing trouble!"
Liu Lan Lan had gone straight to the pharmaceutical factory upon returning to the village and was unaware of some of the recent happenings. Hearing Auntie Liu's words, she looked bewildered.
But it was clearly not the time to discuss these matters. After returning home, she gradually learned about the village's affairs from her parents.
...
Upon learning that Shen Wang was the troublemaker, Li Yue Shu's expression turned cold.
The Shen family were truly like persistent cockroaches; after so many incidents, they still kept causing her trouble.
This time, she had to teach Shen Wang a lesson!
Li Yue Shu held no blame towards the Liu family. However, after Liu Lan Lan heard everything from her parents upon her return, she insisted on apologizing to Li Yue Shu again, bringing two pieces of meat as a token.
Li Yue Shu did not refuse. "I accept your apology, and this matter is settled. I have always treated Uncle and Auntie Liu as family. Sister Liu Jia, since you've returned, please stay for dinner tonight!"
Liu Lan Lan felt too embarrassed to stay, but she couldn't refuse Li Yue Shu and could only nod in agreement.
...
Looking at the crowd in the courtyard, Liu Lan Lan couldn't help but recall her parents' words, a trace of admiration rising in her heart.
She had encountered quite a few people, and the third wife of Shen's family was undoubtedly one of the most remarkable.
Liu Lan Lan suddenly thought of something, a spark flashing in her eyes.
Her mother had mentioned that the third wife of Shen's family was known as a divine doctor in Tong Mu County and had even performed some kind of lung transplant surgery?
A surge of warmth suddenly filled Liu Lan Lan's heart, and she quickened her steps towards Li Yue Shu.
"Sister Yue Shu, can I ask you something?"
Li Yue Shu, who was sorting herbs, looked up when she heard her. "What is it?"
Liu Lan Lan squatted beside her. "I heard you performed a lung transplant. Is that true?"
Although Li Yue Shu didn't know why she was asking, she nodded. "It was Aunt Mo. She has now completely adapted to the new lung and is living like a normal person."
The light in Liu Lan Lan's eyes intensified. "So, besides lungs, can other internal organs be replaced too? For example... for example, a kidney?"
Li Yue Shu was taken aback and looked at her with confusion.
This question, it seemed, carried a hidden meaning.
Just as she was about to ask, Auntie Liu suddenly ran over. "Yue Shu, Lan Lan, dinner is ready!"
"Coming!" Liu Lan Lan quickly got up and hurried to the kitchen.
Li Yue Shu frowned, her eyes filled with bewilderment.
But since the other party hadn't brought it up, she couldn't press the matter further.
If Liu Lan Lan truly had something to discuss, she would surely approach her again.
...
Although the misunderstanding with the Liu family had been resolved, Li Yue Shu had no intention of letting Shen Wang off the hook.
That evening, after everyone had fallen asleep, she secretly got out of bed.
Li Yue Shu moved quietly, but tonight, Shen Ting Yi slept lightly. She vaguely opened her eyes and saw Li Yue Shu preparing to open the door.
Shen Ting Yi got up. "Mmm... Mom, where are you going?"
Li Yue Shu paused and instinctively touched her nose.
She glanced at Shen Wei and Shen Zhi Yu, who were still sleeping soundly, and quickly lowered her voice. "Mom is going to the outhouse. Go back to sleep!"
Shen Ting Yi rubbed her eyes. "But... why do you need to dress like this to go to the outhouse?"
Li Yue Shu was wearing a dark-colored outfit, with her sleeves and pant legs cinched, making it look suitable for discreet activities.
Li Yue Shu was stumped.
She intended to find another excuse, but seeing Shen Ting Yi's direct gaze, she finally sighed in resignation.
"Mom is going to the Shen family's house," Li Yue Shu no longer concealed it. "Although the incident at the pharmaceutical factory today caused no losses, Shen Wang, the culprit, must be taught a lesson."
As soon as she heard that she was going to do this, Shen Ting Yi's sleepiness vanished. "I want to go too!"
Li Yue Shu quickly covered her mouth and nervously glanced at Shen Wei, who was motionless, and Shen Zhi Yu, who had turned over slightly, before finally letting out a sigh of relief.
She whispered, "If Mom takes you along, we'll be easily discovered, and that will cause a lot of trouble. Please stay home and wait obediently for Mom, okay?"
"But..." Shen Ting Yi pouted, clearly unwilling.
However, after a moment of hesitation, she finally nodded. "Alright, but Mom must be careful."
Li Yue Shu smiled and stroked her head before quietly leaving.
Unbeknownst to her, the moment she left, Shen Wei, who had been sleeping, woke up.
Shen Ting Yi quickly grabbed his hand. "Dad, quickly follow her and make sure Mom is safe!"
Shen Wei immediately recalled Li Yue Shu's methods of dealing with Auntie Zhao last time and couldn't help but pout.
He thought that the person who would be in trouble was likely Shen Wang.
Despite his thoughts, Shen Wei's actions were swift, and he quickly followed.
Li Yue Shu, unaware of anyone following her, arrived at the Shen family's house with practiced ease but couldn't find Shen Wang.
The Shen family now was nothing like before. Although they still lived in a house with blue tiles, many bricks and tiles and furniture had been dismantled and sold. Shen Wang's former room had been emptied.
After searching for a while, Li Yue Shu finally found Shen Wang sleeping in a small room next to the kitchen.
Shen Wei hid on the roof. The half-demolished roof provided a clear view of the situation below.
Under the dim moonlight, Li Yue Shu directly used silver needles to prick Shen Wang a few times.
Then, she produced a syringe filled with liquid from her spatial storage.
Due to the limited visibility, Shen Wei did not see the syringe appear in her hand out of thin air. He only perceived it as a strange object he had never seen before.